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07 Oct 2024
Transition year students to discover careers in Ireland’s screen industry
The first programme of its kind in Ireland aims to inspire young people to consider careers in film and screen media. Atticus Education awarded Screen Ireland funding to deliver innovative skills development initiative for transition-year students with support from University College Cork. Led by Oscar-winning producer Lord David Puttnam, the programme offers students the opportunity to discover the diverse opportunities available across the Irish and international film industry.
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04 Oct 2024
Ireland’s first CODA Festival to take place in Cork
Festival will celebrate the culture, language and identity of children of deaf adults. CODAs from USA, Australia, UK and across the world set to meet in Cork. It will showcase the lived experiences of an often-overlooked community.
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02 Oct 2024
Universities mark US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding
As Ireland celebrates a century of diplomatic ties with the United States, University of Galway, Queen's University Belfast, and University College Cork are partnering with the Irish Institute of Boston College to explore US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding.
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28 Sep 2024
UCC students selected as guest curators of The Irish Times Magazine
UCC English and Theatre students guest curate special edition of The Irish Times Magazine. Tess O’Regan and Dorothée Karekezi among four guest curators. Special edition explores key issues affecting students including addictions on campus, artificial intelligence, mental health, identity and generational stereotyping.
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